US Bridges

FM 16 over Simpsons Creek Branch

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of FM 757 · Structure no. 102120052205024

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
554
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 16 over Simpsons Creek Branch is a concrete slab carrying FM 16 over Simpsons Creek Branch in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 554 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 16
CrossesSimpsons Creek Branch
Location0.2 MI W of FM 757
RouteState Highway 16
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47071, -95.11941
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic554 (2020)
Projected traffic520 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 16 over Simpsons Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 16 over Simpsons Creek Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 16 over Simpsons Creek Branch carry?

About 554 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 16 over Simpsons Creek Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 16 over Simpsons Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.